Yellow, more often than not represents sunshine, radiance and glow. These are some of the adjectives we'd all love to have when someone asks us about the nature of our skin. However, skin problems like pimples, acne, dryness and itchiness arise quite easily, making it tough to maintain a clear skin. Soft and supple skin is a distant dream, especially for teenagers, who face the most skin troubles. Our skin speaks volumes about the state of our health. Tiredness and unhappiness are visible indicators, as well as other factors like pollution and stress.
All of us strive for perfect skin. We resort to all sorts of face packs and face masks to feed our skin with the resources it needs, not keeping in mind that diet and sleep have a significant role to play. We tend to take the importance of healthy food and a good night's sleep for granted. We must realise that our bodies need fuel, in the form of nourishment, to carry out the various tasks during the day and for a long and healthy life.
Yellow fruits and vegetables are repositories of essential vitamins and minerals that have the power to reverse the damages that have been done to the skin cells. These sunny fruits and vegetables are storehouses of inexhaustible benefits, rendering hope and joy to the mind, body and soul.
When you make a conscious effort to include the wide variety of yellow fruits and vegetables in your body, you enhance the nutrient intake of your body, which has a fascinating impact on the skin. But why do we lay so much stress on the colour yellow?( Also read: 8 Incredible Benefits of Mangosteen, The Queen of Fruits )
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Yellow fruits and vegetables have a phytochemical called bio-flavonoid. This has sometimes been referred to as Vitamin P. This element helps aid the breakdown of vitamin C in the body and thus provides the necessary vitamin C that the skin needs, in order to replenish itself. They also contain carotenoids. This is a naturally occurring pigment that gives colour to the fruits and vegetables.
Yellow fruits and vegetables house phytochemicals, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that can combat against severe illnesses and heart issues. More often than not, we invest loads of money in skincare products and anti-ageing cream, oblivious to the fact that yellow food is extremely rich in retinol, a type of Vitamin A1 that acts upon acne and wrinkles in order to reverse the damage.
Here is a list of yellow fruits and vegetables that must be incorporated in your diet to maximise skin benefits.
1. BananasIts versatility lies in the fact that it is a storehouse of vitamin A, B, C, E and zinc, potassium and magnesium. It consists of benign amino acids that armor against allergies. The elasticity of the skin is maintained through the presence of B6 present in bananas. It is an antioxidant that prevents the growth of oxygen free radicals leading to premature ageing and is a natural moisturiser.
( Also Read: 5 Surprising Benefits of Passion Fruit )
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2. MangoMangoes are storehouses of Vitamin A and protect the skin from the ultraviolet rays of the sun. It has polyphenols which prevent against various kinds of cancers.
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3. LemonLemons have anti-bacterial property; they are also rich in vitamin C and citric acid. When applied or consumed, they make the skin more radiant and soft.
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4. Corn Corn is rich is nicotinic acid. Eating corn can prevent the free radicals in the body and thus facilitate smooth skin. It can be consumed or applied on the skin. It also prevents itchiness and irritation.
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5. PumpkinPumpkins aid in the production of collagen, a protein present in the skin. Pumpkins promote a soft and smooth skin and just like all yellow vegetables, it is rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants essential for the body.
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6. Yellow PeppersRich in fibre, proteins and iron, these peppers are stocked with the nutrients our skin desires.( Also Read: 5 Essential Skin Care Tips for Men )
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Be it heart issues, digestive problems, or even the worst of skin disorders, yellow fruits and vegetables can help a great deal. All fruits and vegetables can be compared to the hues in the rainbow. To know about the health benefits of these different colors can help us in feeding our bodies with the nutrients it lacks. They always say "a storm is always followed by the rainbow", it's time to appreciate the rainbow of benefits that the family of yellow entails.
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